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Our vision at Oakridge International School, Bengaluru is to inspire every individual to unlock their true potential through our outstanding education to make the world a better place. We teach the IB Diploma Programme, a highly prestigious curriculum that sees 70% of our students go on to attend one of the world's top 100 universities. Our teachers have an average of over 6 years' experience, and work to create a caring, supportive learning environment where children can fulfil their potential. Explore our school in more detail on our website.
Job Summary
Oakridge International School Bangalore, Is looking for a passionate, experienced, and student-centred
MYP English Teacher to join our IB School. The role involves planning and delivering engaging English learning experiences aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme, while supporting students in developing strong communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and inquiry skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate English lessons aligned with the IB MYP framework.
- Develop learning experiences that promote inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and reflection.
- Teach English language and literature concepts through relevant and engaging learning experiences.
- Design and implement units of inquiry and learning activities aligned with MYP objectives and approaches to teaching and learning.
- Use a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and assessment methods to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Differentiate instruction to support students with varied abilities, learning styles, and individual needs.
- Assess and monitor student learning, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate academic records.
- Support students in developing reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, and analytical skills.
- Encourage students to become independent, confident, reflective, and responsible learners.
- Integrate appropriate digital tools and educational technology to enhance learning.
- Maintain a positive, inclusive, safe, and student-centred classroom environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences and promote the IB Learner Profile.
- Participate in parent meetings, school events, professional development programmes, and co-curricular activities.
- Maintain effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.
- Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, health and safety guidelines, and IB standards.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of English language and literature and effective teaching methodologies.
- Understanding of the IB MYP framework, inquiry-based learning, and concept-driven teaching.
- Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and organisational skills.
- Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs.
- Strong assessment, feedback, and student progress-monitoring skills.
- Proficiency in educational technology and digital learning tools.
- Creative, reflective, flexible, and committed to continuous professional learning.
Qualifications And Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Literature, or a related field required.
- B.Ed., M.Ed., or relevant teaching qualification preferred.
- Previous teaching experience at the middle school or secondary level is required.
- Experience teaching English in an IB MYP environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with MYP assessment practices, approaches to teaching and learning, and Learner Profile attributes is an advantage.
- Experience in an international or multicultural school environment is preferred.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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